Chilled Water Plant Resource Blog
How to Identify and Fix Pump Cavitation
Cavitation is not a new phenomenon that impacts a pump system, but it is an issue that occurs far too often. If you’ve passed by a pump and heard what sounds like rocks or marbles going through it, this noise is internal cavitation. Pump cavitation occurs as a...
8 Ways to Optimize your Site’s Compressed Air System
The key to avoiding costly air leaks is a holistic systems approach. Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities in any industrial or manufacturing setting. These systems can vary widely in efficiency and are often ignored in favor of more pressing and...
Utility Demand Charges & 3 Ways to Offset Them
Commercial and industrial electricity bills depend on a number of factors including demand charges. Understanding these variables can prevent surprises and improve site energy efficiency. Utility Bill Basics Most commercial and industrial sites have utility bills...
Energy Management Systems vs. Building Automation Systems-What’s the Difference and What’s Best?
There tends to be some confusion between what exactly a building management system (BMS or BAS) is and does and how an energy management system (EMS) differs. These terms are often used interchangeably and even though they can work together closely, the...
OPTIMIZATION SUCCESS AT STELLANTIS POWERS TEKWORX TO FIRST PLACE IN ASHRAE ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
tekWorx chilled water plant optimization project at Stellantis’ Sterling Heights Assembly Plant was recently awarded first place worldwide in the existing industrial facilities or processes category at ASHRAE's 2021-22 Technology Awards. The award winners were...
Free Cooling and HVAC Optimization
Free cooling refers to any technique used to reduce the energy consumed by cooling systems, or the time that the cooling units run, by using the outside temperature of air or water to cool the facility. Generally, it comes from the use of air-side and water-side...
The 8 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Commercial Utility Rebates & Incentives
Utilities offers a variety of rebate program options to help commercial and industrial customers increase their energy efficiency by installing heating and cooling systems, lighting upgrades, special equipment, and more. As a business whose optimization...
How To Utilize Ground Source Heat Pump Systems for Increased Energy Efficiency
Incorporating a ground source heat pump into a large building is becoming an increasingly popular option, and it’s easy to see why. Ground source heat pumps are sustainable, provide a comfortable, reliable heat and ensure low operating costs. Ground Source Heat...
What is a Zero Energy Building Anyway?
The current use of the term “zero energy building” may make it sound like a building literally has zero energy consumption but in reality, a zero energy building is one which produces as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. Most Net Zero...
4 Ways to Optimize Data Center Cooling
Storing, moving, processing, and analyzing data all require tremendous amounts of energy. Efficient data center cooling is therefore a critical component of greening these energy-intensive sites. So what are the best ways to optimize data center cooling? Make...
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